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Course Code: 
NHS 102
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
Theoric: 
4
Practice: 
6
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
7
ECTS: 
8
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
This course aims to develop knowledge and attitudes about the nursing profession and the role, authority and responsibilities of the nurse in according with the nursing philosophy; it also aims to gain knowledge, attitudes and skills related to the concepts, principles, techniques and methods necessary to meet the care needs of individuals in according with basic human needs.
Course Content: 

This course will include main lectures about nursing as a profession, health care system and nursing, ethics and values in nursing, theoretical foundations of nursing practice, nursing process, hospital admission and discharge of the individual, patient safety, infection control, basic human needs in life (movement and hygiene needs), vital signs and drug applications.

Course Methodology: 
1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 4. Laboratory study 5. Field work 6. Brain storming 7. Home work 8. Group work 9. Video 10. Simulation
Course Evaluation Methods: 
1. Midterm 2. Final exam 3. Laboratory work assessment 4.Assignment/reports

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Explains the development of the nursing profession and its current position.

1,3,8,9,10

1,2,3,4,5,11,12,

14,24,28

1,2,3,7

Defines the basic concepts, current methods, principles and rules related to nursing and nursing care.

1,2,3,4,7,9,10

1,2,3,4,5,11,12,

14,24,28

1,2,3,7

Explains the duties, authorities and responsibilities of nurses according to legal and ethical regulations.

1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10

1,2,3,4,5,11,12,

14,24,28

1,2,3,7

Defines basic human needs and nursing care needs for them.

1,2,4,7,9,10

1,2,3,4,5,11,12,

14,24,28

1,2,3,7

Explains the use of the nursing process in meeting the individual’s care needs with a holistic approach in line with basic human needs.

1,2,4,9,10

1,2,3,4,5,11,12,

14,24,28

1,2,3,7

Performs nursing skills to meet basic human needs in a laboratory environment.

1,2,4,9,10

1,2,3,4,5,11,12,

14,24,28

1,2,3,7

While performing nursing skills, gives importance to ethical principles, individuals’ rights and values.

1,2,4,9,10

1,2,3,4,5,11,12,

14,24,28

1,2,3,7

Expresses cooperation with the individual, family and other disciplines while performing nursing skills.

1,2,3,9,10

1,2,3,4,5,11,12,

14,24,28

1,2,3,7
 
 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction to course

Nursing as a profession

Healthcare system and nursing

Related literature

2

Ethics in nursing and values

Theoretical foundations of nursing practice

Related literature

3

Nursing process

Related literature

4

Client admission to the hospital and discharge

Patient’s safety

Related literature

5

Infection control

Related literature

6

Infection control

Basic human needs through the life span

Mobility needs

Related literature

7

Midterm exam I

Mobility needs

Related literature

8

Mobility needs

Hygiene needs

Related literature

9

Hygiene needs

Related literature

10

Hygiene needs

Vital signs

Related literature

11

Vital signs

Related literature

12

Holiday

Related literature

13

Medication administrations

Midterm exam II

Related literature

14

Medication administrations

Course evaluation

Related literature

15

Final exam

 
 
 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook
  1. Weber JN, Kelley JH (2018). Health Assessment in Nursing. Sixth Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health.New York.
  2. Hogan M (2018). Nursing Fundamentals Reviews and Rationals. Pearsn Education Inc. USA
  3. Hadaway L (2018). Infusion Therapy. Wolters Kluwer. Health. New York.
  4. Potter AP, Perry AG, Stockert PA, Hall AM, Ostendorf WR (2017). Fundamentals of Nursing.  9th ed. St Louis, Missouri: Elseiver
  5. Amar AF, Sekula LK (2016). A Practical Guide to Forensic NursingSigma Teta Tau International.  Indianapolis USA
  6. Atabek Aşti T, Karadağ A (2012). Hemşirelik Esasları, Hemşirelik Bilim ve Sanatı. Ed. Atabek Aşti T, Karadağ A., Akademi Basın ve Yayıncılık, İstanbul.

Additional Resources

DATABASE - CLINICAL KEY STUDENT FOUNDATION

DATABASE - NURSING REFERENCE CENTER

DATABASE - ELSEVIER CLINICAL SKILLS
 

 
 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Yeditepe University YULearn

Assignments

Brochure homework

Exams

Midterm exam, Final exam, Laboratory practice exam
 
 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-term exams I and II

2

40

Laboratory practice exam

1

15

Homework

1

5

Final exam

1

40

Total

5

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

Total

 

100
 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

 

1

Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing.

 

 

 

 

X

 

2

It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process.

 

 

 

 

X

 

3

Takes an active role in the health care delivery team.

 

 

 

 

X

 

4

Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation.

 

 

 

 

X

 

5

Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively.

 

 

 

 

X

 

6

Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations.

 

 

 

 

X

 

7

Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.

 

 

 

 

X

 

8

Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research.

 

 

X

 

 

 

9

Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice.

 

 

 

 

X

 

10

Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

                                                                                                                                            
 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)

15

4

60

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

2

30

Laboratory practice

15

6

90

Midterm exams

2

6

12

Laboratory practice exam

1

4

4

Final exam

1

3

3

Total Work Load

 

 

199

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

7.96

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

8
 
 
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